AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freescale
Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL) is calling for nominations for its fourth
annual Smart
Device Pundit contest. From Feb. 18 to March 1, 2013, participants
can nominate their favorite front-line informants – media, analysts and
bloggers – whose coverage of smart devices and the Internet of Things
stands out due to its ability to capture the deep impact that connected
machines, devices and appliances are having on consumers and society.

The nomination period closes on March 1 and voting to pick the top five
2013 top Smart Device Pundits will begin March 4. Winners will be
announced March 18.

The list returns for 2013: Now in its fourth consecutive year, Freescale’s
2013 Smart Device Pundit contest will recognize the hard work of
industry informants whose coverage helps us stay connected with all
things connected. The resulting list of top 20 pundits is meant to serve
as a “who’s who” of those reporting on the Internet of Things and the
vast array of connected devices that make our world smarter, giving
consumers, suppliers and manufacturers sources to turn to when they are
seeking the latest industry news. Freescale is asking readers to help
recognize those key contributors who help them navigate the ever
evolving connected landscape and report on the new technologies that
power today’s intelligent innovations – from automobiles and appliances
to smart devices and home healthcare solutions.

Who’s No. 1 on your must-read list?Nominate today:
Freescale wants to hear from everyone: consumers, gadget geeks and
industry veterans alike. To assist in the nomination process, below is a
list of previous winners and key pundits Freescale has been following.
You can select one or more candidates from this list or nominate your
own. The first time you nominate a pundit, you will be automatically
entered in a drawing for a Kindle. (See
drawing rules).

How to nominate a pundit: From now through March 1, visit
the Smart
Device Pundit 2013 homepage and simply share your pundit’s name with
a link to a great article, video, blog post, Twitter feed or industry
report that shows why your nominee should make the list of 2013 Smart
Device Pundits. Click “submit,” and your pundit will be in the running!

Stay tuned!: Freescale will announce the top 20 Smart Device
Pundit nominees on March 4 before opening up the final voting period to
select the coveted list of top 5. Visit www.freescale.com/pundit
for more information.

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